13 – Arkansas’ Natural Resources Arkansas is comprised of three natural forests that cover over 250,000,000 acres. These three natural forests, the Ozarks, Ouachita, and St. Francis account for 12.4% of Arkansas’ total forest, which covers more than half the state. An assorted mixture of woods are produced throughout, pine, oak, cypress, cottonwood, elm, and hickory. Oil, petroleum, natural gas, and coal are minerals that produced, refined, or distributed in Arkansas. Quartz crystal, bauxite, bromine, and silica stone production in Arkansas ranks number 1 in the world. The most amazing and unusual diamond-bearing formation was created by nature in Arkansas. It is the only public diamond mine in the world, the big volcanic pipe”.During your research find an image, picture or video of one natural resource to include in your movie. You will also have to add text or voice-over to tell the name of the resource and other important information. See sample picture below: Arkansas’ natural resources:
diamonds
bauxite
forestry products
oil
Locate specific evidence for your chosen resource and answer the questions.
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The crystal from which the Uncle Sam Diamond was cut, weighing 40.23 carats. The Uncle Sam was eventually cut to an emerald shape weighing 12.42 carats.Courtesy of Dean Banks Other questions that must be answered:
What natural resource did you choose?
Where is this resource found in Arkansas?
How has this resource affected the surrounding areas?
Arkansas’ natural resources:
- diamonds
- bauxite
- forestry products
- oil
Locate specific evidence for your chosen resource and answer the questions.The crystal from which the Uncle Sam Diamond was cut, weighing 40.23 carats. The Uncle Sam was eventually cut to an emerald shape weighing 12.42 carats. Courtesy of Dean Banks
Other questions that must be answered: